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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.77, 305.57 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.77, 305.57 and 66.79 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.77 : 305.57 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.77/305.57 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.77x = 305.57 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.77x = 20,407.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,407.49/203.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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